Significant Reforms in NDPS Rules 2025: Key Changes in Import and Export Procedures
Finance Ministry has notified NDPS Amendment Rules, 2025, introducing new procedures for import and export of narcotic drugs.
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Constitutional Amendments, IBC Changes, Data Protection Reforms, and Criminal Law Updates: Major Amendment Bills Introduced in Rajya Sabha
With the Winter Session in motion, Rajya Sabha saw the introduction of major amendment bills spanning the Constitution, Representation of the People Act, and Data Protection laws.
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From National Commission for Men to Right to Read: 26 Transformative Bills Tabled in Rajya Sabha
On 5-12-2025, many bills were introduced in Rajya Sabha out of which 26 were new acts that might become Acts on approval.
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Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 tabled in Lok Sabha: Will India move towards better Work-Life Balance?
Read about the Right to Disconnect Bill 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha, safeguarding dignity, mental health, and work life balance.
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Government Empowers SEBI as ‘Authorised Agency’ for Digital Securities Ecosystem
Finance Ministry designates SEBI as ‘authorised agency’ under IT Act, aligning regulation with digital platforms and online trading ecosystems.
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RBI Issues 7 Amendment Directions on Responsible Business Conduct & BSBD Account Rules Effective April 2026
Reserve Bank of India has announced seven amendment directions on Responsible Business Conduct, effective April 1, 2026. These changes aim to modernize Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) accounts, introducing free essential banking facilities, digital payment norms, and customer-friendly options to promote financial inclusion in a digital era.
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Industrial Relations Code (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2025 – Continuity of Adjudication for Pending Cases
The Industrial Relations Code (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2025 ensures smooth transition by transferring pending cases under old labour laws to corresponding tribunals under the new Code while maintaining adjudication continuity.
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RBI Revises Large Exposures and Intragroup Transactions Guidelines
RBI has issued Amendments to LEF and ITE Frameworks through the Commercial Banks — Concentration Risk Management Amendment Directions, 2025, clarifying prudential treatment and strengthening risk practices.
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SEBI’s ‘in-principle’ approval boosts NHAI InvIT highway monetisation drive
SEBI grants in-principle approval to register Highways Infra Investment Trust as InvIT, unlocking highway assets, boosting monetisation, and expanding investor opportunities nationwide.
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RBI Streamlines Gold Metal Loan Regulations: Key Takeaways
RBI issues amendments to Gold Metal Loan Scheme to streamline regulations, expand scope, and boost ease of doing business.
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Legal Metrology Sixth Amendment Rules 2025: New Standards for Evidential Breath Analysers
Ministry of Consumer Affairs has notified the Legal Metrology (General) Sixth Amendment Rules, 2025, introducing standards for Evidential Breath Analysers. These rules define specifications, features, and compliance requirements for alcohol measurement instruments to enhance public safety and fight alcohol abuse.
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RBI Issues 6 Amendment Directions to Repeal Guidelines on Credit Supply for Large Borrowers – December 2025
The Reserve Bank of India has repealed the guidelines on enhancing credit supply for large borrowers and issued six amendment directions to strengthen prudential norms, improve bank balance sheets, and enhance regulatory oversight.
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RBI Issues Repeal & Amendment Directions for Co-operative Banks to Harmonize Business Authorization Guidelines – Dec 2025
On 4-12-2025, the Reserve Bank of India issued 3 Repeal Directions and one Amendment Direction to harmonize and consolidate business authorization norms for co-operative banks. The move aims to enhance operational autonomy, expand credit outreach, and promote technology-driven solutions while ensuring strong regulatory safeguards.
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Repo Rate Cut by RBI: Key Highlights from December 2025 Monetary Policy
RBI announced the slashing of Repo Rate from 5.50% to 5.25%.
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RBI Issues 10 Amendment Directions to Enhance Credit Information Reporting Accuracy and Timeliness
On 4-12-2025, the Reserve Bank of India issued 10 Amendment Directions to strengthen the credit information reporting process. The move aims to ensure more frequent, accurate, and timely submission of credit data by Credit Institutions to Credit Information Companies, thereby improving the quality and recency of reports used in credit underwriting and monitoring.
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RBI Issues 7 Amendment Directions to Enhance Basic Savings Bank Deposit Accounts – December 2025
On 4-12-2025, the Reserve Bank of India issued 7 amendment directions to improve Basic Savings Bank Deposit accounts. These changes aim to enhance customer service, promote financial inclusion, and align banking services with digitalization.
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What Does the UK Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 Mean for Digital Assets?
UK Govt announced the Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 to give legal recognition to digital assets as personal property.
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FEMA Amendment 2025: RBI Revises Export and Import of Currency Rules for India, Nepal, and Bhutan
RBI revises FEMA export and import of currency norms between India, Nepal, and Bhutan to simplify cross-border travel and trade while ensuring compliance.
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RBI’s Comprehensive Framework of 244 Directions: Strengthening Governance, Compliance, and Financial Stability
RBI issues directions and notifications on credit facilities, prudential norms, governance, asset classification, and compliance for banks and financial institutions.
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Companies (Specification of Definition Details) Amendment Rules, 2025: Expansion of Threshold Limit for Small Companies
MCA redefined small companies by raising the paid-up capital limit to ₹10 crores and the turnover limit to ₹100 crores, expanding coverage and easing compliance.
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